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Brightmoon Ready Debut EP

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After a moving Shudder to Think reimagining, Brightmoon return with another glimpse of the sound you’ll encounter on their debut EP. That musical voice operates much like the coloring of the video presented below; the edges are blurred out, with moments of bright melody colliding against shadowy blobs of darkness. Becca Mohler’s voice has this tonal climb that stretches to the higher notes in a brilliant fashion, reaching these crystalline heights that feel like they’ll shatter when they hit your ears. Blending those dreamy notes with a circling angular guitar riffs builds a dense vibe that you’re sure to love. Their First Light EP will be out on May 22nd via Noon Records.

Going Back to Justin Sconza

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Seeing as it’s Monday, I wanted to make sure you step outside your door and embrace what little light is left in the world, and thanks to Justin Sconza, we must remind ourselves to chant the mantra, “What a Beautiful Day.” It’s the lead track of Justin’s latest LP, and one that sees him going closer to the special brand of pop that was offered up by Jason Lytle. He’s employing these subtle little bits of electronica to weave his way through the magical world of bedroom pop; those little synth notes seem to wrap perfectly around each little harmonic nod, almost like a rolling wave of joy hitting you right in the face. If his music is capturing you, we implore you to listen to the rest of Fantasy today!

No Floor Share Loop

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Seattle’s No Floor have a different approach to building in some of the noisier elements popularized in the modern shoegaze/dreamgaze/gaze realm. They’re not building these giant walls that crash upon the listener, instead, they let those elements kind of lurk in the shadow; it’s a murkier sound that allows them to settle into their rhythm, confronting the audience with sporadic guitars that seem ready to explode. And, when they do, it’s not rattling your speakers, as it feels more purposeful and safe from within; this time allowing bassist Sheila’s vocals to work into the mixture in a balanced fashion that will make their peers quite envious.

Last Week’s Jams (4.6 – 4.10)

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It was a super busy week in the biz, with tons of tunes, and I’ll be honest, I kind of stayed in my own lane and maybe didn’t reach out to cover as much as I could have, but I definitely stayed glued to some bangers. Just listen to the 1-2 punch of the opening two tracks on his playlist and you’ll definitely be humming along to Slippers and No Suits in Miami too! Local love for Cormae and Cactus Lee illustrated the variety that Austin’s scene keeps churning out year after year. Plus, some more pensive pieces from acts like Diles que no me maten and runo plum made the cut, so be sure to sample those tunes too!

The Latest Slippers Single

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I’m absolutely in love with K Records right now, as they’ve been the most consistent in putting out charming record after charming record, much to the dismay of my wallet! Slippers is their latest signing, and the project helmed by Madeline BB seems to have just exploded into the indie stratosphere. I really love the latest jam from the new record, as it seems tethered to a kind of bratty brand of punk or garage rock, which I totally love. Don’t get me wrong, the endearing fascination with jangling and hooks is omnipresent in the band’s work, but this one certainly feels like its been penned with a little bit more attitude, adding yet another layer of enjoyment to the group’s much anticipated Slippers 08 LP, out on June 5th.

Les Big Byrd Share Big Flood

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It’s Friday and I’m chasing feel good vibes to ease my way into the weekend here. So here I stumble into this new jam from Swedish outfit Les Big Byrd. It’s got one of those styles that totally feels like its just locked into the sun on the horizon, the windows down and the air billowing through, grins upon the faces of everyone in the car. That said, this is a long drive down that coastline, as the group embrace their pop sentiment, then stretch beyond into some territory that’s definitely grooving in the psych-adjacent territory. Just buckle yourself in and let the track carry you with it, then you can thank me down the line; their new LP Ruin Everything is out on June 5th.

Love Burns Announces Pavement Drawings

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I’ll happily hang my hat on being the tiniest footnote in the story of Phil Sutton and Love, Burns. Phil’s songwriting first came to my attention as a member of Pale Lights, and I was able to look beyond his poor taste in football clubs to help put out It Should Have Been Tomorrow on cassette. Well, he’s just announce a new LB album, and shared a bright bit of jangling pop that kicks off the new records. You can hear Sutton channeling a bit of late era Grant McLennan in the songwriting, or at least that’s what I’m hearing, with a nice dose of backing vocals from Jo Roman playing their part to thicken the texture of the track itself. Pavement Drawings will be out on May 29th via Spinout Nuggets and Jigsaw Records, so grab a copy early so you can catch Phil and company play down at the Athens Underground Pop Fest.

No Suits in Miami Drop Talk to Myself Single

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We’ll spend a little bit of time today hanging out in Sweden, and why not kick that off with No Suits in Miami and their tasty new jam. There’s no time wasted here as the vocals are right there in your head moments after pressing play; I think the match with the tones of the guitar fits perfectly too, bringing in this light breeze of pop. The band mention that this is a jangle pop tune from a band that spends too much time listening to Elliott Smith (not a bad thing!), so you’ll find some of that emotional pull in the lyrics of this track. Let’s hope they find that place of piece and keep cranking out tracks like this one!

Cormae Share Mindst8

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If you’re into anxiety-inducing punk rock, you’re going to love Austin’s Cormae and their brand new single. The tune screams out of control from the get-go, whether that’s from the sharpened guitar cuts or the continuous roll of the rhythm section, all of it forcing you to catch your breath as you soak up their fervent blasts. Still, even with such a whirlwind of fury and hooks, they double-down, with these monosyllabic vocal “las” to take up some of the pop space the group endlessly aim to create for their listeners. They can be sharp, they can be playful, but they can never be boring. Keep an eye out for them as they hit the road this summer with Of Montreal!

The Same Sky Share Emo + Drop Haunting in the Mountains

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Hopefully you’ve already got The Same Sky on your radar, as I think it’ll make it easier for you to understand where they’re coming from with the lead track on their Haunting in the Mountains. While the title hints at a certain infamous genre, the only thing that really seems similar is the overlapping guitar work, perhaps notable in acts like American Football or even some of Braid’s more careful workings. The rest of the tune is an opening glimmer at the whole of the LP, using these jagged guitar lines and off-kilter stylings to keep pop fans interested. Seemingly, it’s moving all over the place, in and out of gazes and in and out of punk nods, which is just one of the many reasons you should get yourself a listen below, then jump HERE to catch all the new songs!

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